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Cette plaque, en hommage à Michel Sarrazin, est située sur le mur de l’Hôtel Dieu de Québec, près de la porte d'entrée. This plaque, in tribute to Michel Sarrazin, is located on the wall of the Hôtel Dieu of Québec, not far from the entrance door.
Waymark Code: WM100MD
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 02/03/2019
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Texte de la plaque:
Michel Sarrazin
C’est ici, à l’Hôtel Dieu de Québec, qu’exerce principalement Michel Sarrazin, médecin et chirurgien d’origine française considéré come le premier scientifique canadien. Arrivé en Nouvelle-France en 1685 à titre de chirurgien de la marine, il est nommé « Médecin du Roi en Canada » par Louis XIV en 1699 et se voit confier la responsabilité de soigner les sujets de Sa Majesté. Il pratique l’année suivante la toute première mastectomie au pays.
Naturaliste réputé, Michel Sarrazin se distingue par sa contribution aux domaines de la zoologie et de la botanique. Correspondant de l’Académie Française des sciences, auteur de nombreux travaux scientifiques, il devient membre du conseil supérieur de la Nouvelle-France en 1707 et participe ainsi à l’administration de la colonie. Michel Sarrazin s’éteint à l’Hôtel Dieu de Québec.
Commission de la Capitale Nationale du Québec
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Text of the plaque - Translated from the above noted text:
Michel Sarrazin
It is here, at the Hôtel Dieu in Quebec City, that Michel Sarrazin, a physician and surgeon of French origin who is considered to be the first Canadian scientist, is mainly practicing. Arrived in New France in 1685 as a surgeon in the navy, he was appointed "King's Physician in Canada" by Louis XIV in 1699 and was given the responsibility of treating his Majesty's subjects. He practices the following year the very first mastectomy in the country.
A renowned naturalist, Michel Sarrazin distinguishes himself by his contribution to the fields of zoology and botany. Correspondent of the French Academy of Sciences, author of many scientific works, he became a member of the Superior Council of New France in 1707 and thus participates in the administration of the colony. Michel Sarrazin dies at the Hotel Dieu de Québec.
National Capital Commission of Quebec
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